Monday, May 11, 2026
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Salvation Army offers Clothing Vouchers

It's been really busy and everyone's plans have been altered due to the derecho storm! Perhaps your behind on shopping for school clothes or have fewer finances than you thought?  The Salvation Army of Benton County is offering its residents $40 vouchers to buy school clothes.

VFW ASKING FOR HELP

 The Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States Post 8884  in  Vinton, Iowa has acquired a building for a Post Home.  We are excited to get it renovated to a beautiful home the community can be proud of.
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Thank you Again

Every time a disaster comes to Vinton, and it seems like it's too frequent, there is never a doubt in my mind that the people of Vinton will be there to help each other.

Avoid Another Disaster: Beware of Fraud

Scams seem to follow disasters. Don’t let your guard down and suffer another disaster such as identity theft or paying fees for services that are never provided.
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Caution urged as Iowans cleanup damaged trees

State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they begin cleaning up the extensive tree damage from Monday’s historic storm.

August 10, 2020 Derecho Windstorm Info from Benton County EMA

This past week has been particularly trying for Benton County citizens, government and emergency responders. The devastating Derecho Windstorm left 90% of Benton County without power and at least 90% of the county’s residents with wind damage ranging from minor to severe.
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Shellsburg Trailer Park Hit by Storm

Everyone knows that a trailer is no place to be in the event that a tornado hits, but it's also not the place to be in the case of a derecho, which is what we had last Monday.